| . |
Strength |
Hypertrophy |
Endurance |
Power |
| Mode |
Dynamic (isotonic) |
Dynamic
(isotonic) |
Dynamic
(isotonic) |
Dynamic
(isotonic) |
| Intensity |
Beginning
clients: 80-85% of 1-RM
More advanced clients: 90% of 1-RM |
70-75% of 1-RM |
40-50% of 1-RM |
80-90%
of training load (% of 1-RM determined from testing) for strength phase
of training
30-50% of training load (% of 1-RM determined from testing) to a maximum of 60% for
speed phase of training |
| Volume |
4-5
sets x 6-8 repetitions for core exercises
3-4 sets x 6-10 repetitions for assistance exercises
More advanced clients will perform 3-5 repetitions per core exercise |
5-6 sets per exercise x 10-12 repetitions
per exercise |
1-2 sets per exercise x 15-20 repetitions
per exercise |
3-5 sets per exercise x 3-5 repetitions per
exercise for strength
3-6 sets per exercise x 4-10 repetitions per exercise for speed phase of training |
| Frequency |
3-4 days per week (beginning clients can effectively
train twice a week) |
4-6 days per week |
2-3 days per week |
4 days per week |
| Rest between sets |
3 minutes |
1 minute |
2-3 minutes |
3 minutes |
| Rest between workouts |
At least 72 hours between body parts if performing
a split routine; 48 hours if performing a whole-body workout |
At least 72 hours between sets |
At least 48 hours |
At least 48 hours |